DUBAI TOURIST VISA

Dubai is a place every travel junkie should visit, boasting world-class infrastructure, great attractions, shopping, desert safaris and many more. Ranked in the list of top 10 most visited cities in the world (according to Forbes), Dubai has something for everyone.
You can experience cultural diversity here, thanks to the diverse nationalities of people who are living in Dubai as professionals or skilled workers. Here you will also get a chance to admire the architecture. Dubai is full of skyscrapers, artificial islands and its exciting nightlife here makes this city worth a visit. Dubai tourist visa is easy to apply and you can choose the most suitable option from various tourist visa types.

TYPES OF DUBAI TOURIST VISA:
Dubai offers two kinds of tourist visas:

14-day Dubai tourist visa – With this Dubai visa, an individual can stay in the country for a maximum of 14 days. This visa is valid for two months. You can even get this visa on arrival in Dubai.

30-day Dubai tourist visa– As the name suggests, this visa is valid for 30 days. Holders of the visa should complete their trip to Dubai within 60 days of the issue after which the visa will lapse. This Dubai visa can be extended up to a maximum of ten days which is subject to certain terms and conditions.

Documents Required For The Visa Application
  • A passport, valid for a minimum of six months
  • Passport size photos
  • A copy of your completed and signed Dubai visa application form.
  • Details about your itinerary.
  • Proof of hotel bookings, flight bookings.
  • Copy of tour ticket.
  • A cover letter with all the required details about your itinerary.
  • Statement from your bank of the last six months to prove you have enough finances to fund your visit.
  • Address proof.
  • Letter from your sponsor who can be a friend or relative staying in Dubai.

Before you apply for a Dubai visa, ensure that you meet the visa requirements, fill the application form, attach the required documents and pay the required fees.

You can apply for your visit visa two months prior to your date of travel

VISA ON ARRIVAL

Dubai offers the Dubai tourist visa for many countries including India. The features and requirements for this visa on arrival include:

Citizens holding a valid passport or

  • A visit visa issued by the government of USA
  • A green card issued by the government of USA
  • Residence visa issued by the UK government
  • Residence visa issued by the EU
  • The validity of the visa is for 14 days and it can be extended once
  • The applicant’s passport must be valid for 6 months or more
  • The fee for the visa is 100 Dirhams
  • The fee for a one-time extension of the entry permit is 250 Dirhams
TOURIST E-VISA

It is now possible to apply for a tourist e-Visa online for those wishing to visit Dubai. Here are the steps involved in the application process for Dubai tourist visa

DUBAI TOURIST VISA
  • Download the online form and ensure that all the information you enter on the form must be correct if you want to get your electronic visa on-time.
  • Provide your contact information, passport information, and email address, as well as any further supporting documents.
  • Pay the UAE e-Visa fees and check your inbox regularly for the unique confirmation number you’ll get once your payment goes through.
  • Wait for your tourist e-Visa to be approved, then print it out and bring it along with you on your trip.

Y-Axis can help you with your Dubai tourist visa by filling out the e-visa application form and help you with the required documents that you need to submit with your online application form for the e-Visa.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR TOURIST EVISA
  • Passport – All applicants must have a passport which will remain valid for at least another six months from the date of arrival in Dubai.
  • Scanned passport.
  • A digital photo-Make sure it has been taken in the last 6 months and meets the criteria.
  • A valid e-mail address.

WORK VISA

WHY WORK IN DUBAI?

Dubai provides excellent business and work prospects in attracting expats from all corners of the world. The below four are the most important factors making the cosmopolitan city one of the best options to work and build a career.

  • Safety
  • Quality of living
  • Luxury
  • World class infrastructure and comfort
  • Plenty of work opportunities
  • Tax-free (No income tax)

Multi-cultural workforce with more than 200 nationalities gives global exposure and works as a launch pad to countries like Australia, Canada, UK and USA.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THIS VISA?
  • Should be a graduate in case of skilled, Trade qualifications for an unskilled worker.
  • 2-3+ years of experience.
  • Must have a job offer from local employer
  • Meet medical requirements.

GOLDEN VISA

UAE INTRODUCES 10-YEAR GOLDEN VISA FOR PROFESSIONALS

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) recently decided to issue a 10-year golden visa to professionals that will include engineers, physicians, Ph.Ds. who are from UAE accredited universities who have scored Grade Point Average or GPA of 3.8 and above. The motive behind issuing this visa is to retain ‘talented people and great minds’ in the country.

The golden visa was introduced in 2019 as a long-term residency program by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. After its launch, more than 400 investors, businessmen and some of their family members have been granted the visa.

REASONS FOR INTRODUCING THE UAE GOLDEN VISA

The reason for introducing the golden visa was to project the UAE as a destination for business investment and encourage business development in the region. The visa was introduced to recognize residents who have been here for the long-term and their contribution to their country’s development.

The golden visa is a means to recognize their contribution and to thank them with a log-term visa that is valid for ten years and can be renewed.

WHO CAN APPLY FOR THE GOLDEN CARD?

Five categories of non-residents can apply for the golden card, these include entrepreneurs, chief executives, investors, meritorious students and scientists.

REQUIREMENTS FOR FOREIGN INVESTORS

They must fulfil at least one of the following conditions:

  • Must make a deposit of up to 10 million dirhams in an investment fund in the UAE.
  • Must be an owner of a company with 10 million dirhams as capital investment or must be a partner in a company with a share of up to 10 million dirhams.
Apart from this, the following conditions must be fulfilled:
  • Investment funds should be fully owned rather than be funded through a loan and adequate proof must be given
  • The applicant must have held the investment for at least three years
  • The applicant must have an insurance document for themselves and their family members
REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTREPRENEURS:
  • Applicants must be owners of a project that has a value of 500,000 dirhams or above in a field certified in the UAE
  • Applicant must be approved as a certified business incubator and a founder of the project
  • Applicant must have health insurance coverage for himself and his family members
ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS FOR SPECIALISTS
  • Applicant can be a professor from any one of the top 500 international universities that is approved by the ministry of education
  • Applicant with an award or certificate of appreciation for his area of specialization can also apply
  • Scientists who have made major contributions to an area of study
  • Ds. with 20 years of practical experience in their field of expertise
  • Applicants who are specialists in fields significant to the UAE
ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS FOR CHIEF EXECUTIVES:
  • Must have a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent
  • Must have experience of five years and above
  • Must be earning a salary of 30,000 dirhams or more in the UAE and have a valid job contract
  • Must be covered by health insurance which includes family members
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR OTHERS

As for the criteria for inventors, they must have a patent that should be of value to UAE’s economy and should have the approval of the patent from the ministry of economy.

Apart from this, the program includes art and culture specialists who must be approved by the Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development in the UAE.